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PartPal

Automated CPAP supply tracking with personalized replacement reminders
r/CPAP
CPAP Therapy Management
Mobile App
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25 days ago

Executive Summary

Vision Statement

To become the essential companion for CPAP maintenance, ensuring optimal therapy through timely equipment replacement.

Problem Summary

CPAP users struggle to manually track equipment replacement schedules based on actual usage hours, environmental factors, and regional guidelines. Existing apps like myAir and DreamMapper focus on therapy metrics but lack automated supply tracking, leading to suboptimal equipment maintenance.

Proposed Solution

PartPal syncs with CPAP devices to log usage hours and environmental data, then applies customizable replacement algorithms to send personalized reminders when supplies need replacement. Integrates regional guidelines and user-specific variables like humidity settings.

Market Analysis

Target Audience

Tech-savvy CPAP users managing their own therapy, typically aged 40-70. Primary needs:

  • Automated tracking without manual logging
  • Customizable replacement schedules
  • Integration with existing therapy apps
  • Regional guideline compliance

Niche Validation

Validated by direct user request on Reddit and gap in existing solutions. While ResMed myAir [2][4] and Philips DreamMapper [1][3][5] offer therapy tracking, neither provides automated supply replacement features. Sleeplay App [1] includes supply tracking but lacks usage-based personalization.

Google Trends Keywords

CPAP replacement scheduleCPAP supply trackersleep apnea equipment maintenance

Market Size Estimation

sam

Connected device users in English-speaking markets (US, UK, CA, AU) - estimated 12M potential users.

som

Initial target: 1% of SAM (120K users) through app stores and CPAP communities.

tam

Global CPAP market ($7.5B in 2023) with 936M estimated sleep apnea cases worldwide. 30% of users actively manage supplies.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors:

  • ResMed myAir: Therapy tracking only [2][4]
  • Philips DreamMapper: Focuses on mask fit and AHI [3][5]
  • Sleeplay: Basic supply tracking without automation [1]

Advantage: PartPal uniquely combines device data integration with personalized replacement algorithms.

Product Requirements

User Stories

As a CPAP user, I want automatic sync with my machine to track usage hours

As a user in Australia, I need reminders adjusted to local replacement guidelines

As a premium user, I want humidity settings to factor into filter replacement schedules

MVP Feature Set

Bluetooth sync with ResMed/Philips devices

Usage-hour tracking dashboard

Customizable replacement rules per component

Push notification reminders

Regional guideline database (US/EU/AU)

Non-Functional Requirements

HIPAA-compliant data encryption

99.5% uptime for reminder system

Bluetooth connection stability across device models

Key Performance Indicators

User retention rate at 90 days

Premium conversion rate

Reduction in late replacements (user-reported)

Notification open rate

Go-to-Market Strategy

Core Marketing Message

Never guess when to replace CPAP supplies again. PartPal automatically tracks your usage and sends reminders tailored to your machine, environment, and location.

Initial Launch Channels

  1. Targeted outreach in r/CPAP and sleep apnea forums
  2. Collaboration with DME suppliers for bundled promotions
  3. App Store Optimization for "CPAP maintenance" keywords

Strategic Metrics

Problem Urgency

High

Solution Complexity

Medium

Defensibility Moat

Usage-based personalization algorithm and regional guideline database create technical barriers. Partnerships with DME suppliers establish distribution moat.

Source Post Metrics
Ups: 4
Num Comments: 3
Upvote Ratio: 1
Top Comment Score: 2

Business Strategy

Monetization Strategy

Freemium model:

  • Free: Basic tracking for 1 device
  • Premium ($3.99/month): Multi-device support, environmental factor adjustments, supplier integration
  • Revenue share with DME suppliers for direct reordering

Financial Projections

Confidence:
Medium
MRR Scenarios:

Conservative Year 1: 5K free users → 5% conversion → $1K MRR. Year 2: 50K users → 10% conversion → $20K MRR through targeted CPAP community marketing.

Tech Stack

Backend:

Node.js with Express API for flexible integration with CPAP manufacturer SDKs

Database:

PostgreSQL for relational data storage of user profiles and replacement rules

Frontend:

React Native for cross-platform mobile development with Recharts for data visualization

APIs/Services:

ResMed/Philips SDKs for device data, Stripe for payments, AWS S3 for regional guideline storage

Risk Assessment

Identified Risks

  1. Limited manufacturer API access restricting device compatibility
  2. Regional guideline variations increasing complexity

Mitigation Strategy

  1. Launch with manual entry fallback while pursuing API partnerships
  2. Start with core regions (US/EU) before expanding

Tags

CPAP Therapy Management
Mobile App